Telemann's 'Tafelmusik', published in 1733, was a significant financial success for the composer, with 206 subscribers including nobility and musical aristocracy like Handel and Quantz.
Performer Biography
Florilegium, the period instrument ensemble on this recording, was formed in 1991 and has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, including the Sydney Opera House and Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires.
Historical Context
Georg Philipp Telemann was considered for the Cantor of St. Thomas' Church in Leipzig in 1701 and again in 1722, a position that ultimately went to Johann Sebastian Bach in 1723.
Performer Biography
Lucy Crowe, the soprano on this recording, studied at the Royal Academy of Music and won the Second Prize at the 2005 Kathleen Ferrier Awards.
Performer Biography
Florilegium held the coveted post of Ensemble-in-Residence at London's Wigmore Hall from 1998 to 2000, where they performed several concert series and participated in education work.
Compositional Technique
Telemann's music, particularly his 'Tafelmusik', incorporates French and Italian styles, and is notably influenced by Polish and Hanakain folk music, which he described as having 'true barbaric beauty'.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at St. Michael's Church, Highgate, London, UK, from August 29-31, 2007, using DSD Super Audio technology and Bruel & Kjaer 4006 microphones.
